Sanada Nobuyuki

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Sanada Nobuyuki

Role / Field:

A prominent samurai of the Sengoku period, known for his loyalty and survival.

Born:

1566

Died:

1658-11-12

Century / Era:

1566s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Sanada Nobuyuki (真田 信之; 1566 – November 12, 1658) was a Japanese samurai of the Sengoku period. He was the son of daimyō Sanada Masayuki and the older brother of Sanada Yukimura. He was the first son of Sanada Masayuki and his wife, Kansho-in. His younger brother was Sanada Yukimura. He was married to Komatsuhime (Inahime), Honda Tadakatsu's daughter and adopted daughter of Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Career & Major Achievements

Two other wives of Nobuyuki were his first wife and cousin Seiin-in, who lost her status to Komatsuhime and Ukyo (a daughter of Tamagawa Hidemasa). At an early age, Nobuyuki's father served under the daimyō Takeda Shingen and his son Takeda Katsuyori and sent Nobuyuki as a hostage to prove the Sanada clan's loyalty to the Takeda clan. After the Takeda clan was destroyed by Oda and Tokugawa army, Nobuyuki fled to Ueda Castle, the stronghold of the Sanada Clan and where his family were. In 1582, Later, Nobuyuki participated in the Tenshō-Jingo war. At first, Nobuyuki and his father aided with the Hojo clan.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

However, at the urging of Yoda Nobutada, a Takeda retainer who had loyally served Tokugawa Ieyasu , and his uncle, Sanada Nobutada, Nobuyuki recaptured Numata Castle from the Hojo forces. In 1585, Tokugawa Ieyasu attacked Ueda Castle; Nobuyuki fought in Battle of Kami river alongside his father and was victorious. Later, as Masayuki served under Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Nobuyuki was sent to Tokugawa to be a retainer in order to preserve the clan if anything wrong happened to the Toyotomi clan. During the Battle of Sekigahara, he fought on the side of Tokugawa Ieyasu (Eastern Army), against whom Masayuki and his brother, Yukimura were fighting. After the Western Army was defeated by Ieyasu, Nobuyuki used this position to save his father's and brother's lives.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1566: Birth of Sanada Nobuyuki — A prominent samurai of the Sengoku period, known for his loyalty and survival.
2. 1582: 1582 Milestone — In 1582, Later, Nobuyuki participated in the Tenshō-Jingo war.
3. 1585: 1585 Milestone — In 1585, Tokugawa Ieyasu attacked Ueda Castle; Nobuyuki fought in Battle of Kami river alongside his father and was victorious.
4. 1658 (1658-11-12): Passing & Historical Legacy — Sanada Nobuyuki passed away on 1658-11-12, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Sanada Nobuyuki

True or False: “Did Sanada Nobuyuki fight alongside his father and brother against Tokugawa Ieyasu at the Battle of Sekigahara?”

Answer (FALSE ❌): At the Battle of Sekigahara, Nobuyuki fought on the side of Tokugawa Ieyasu (Eastern Army), while his father and brother were fighting with the Western Army.

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